Erected 1834

Historical marker location:

Scottsville, New York

( Marker is on Quaker Road, 0.2 miles west of River Road (New York State Route 251), on the left when traveling west.)

Marker installed: 1938

In 1777, the Battle of Saratoga took place in upstate New York and is considered a turning point in the American Revolution. It was the first major American victory and led to France recognizing the United States as a sovereign nation and entering the war as an ally.